# DIY Superhero Toys This Toy Kit from ThinkGeek Allows You to Build Your Own Action Figure By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-02-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-your-own-action-figure References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2013/02/05/build-your-own-superhero-kit/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com) This toy set from ThinkGeek allows you to [build your own action figure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-2). As a kid growing up, I had some pretty amazing toys, but not many of them inspired personal creativity as much as this one does. It's important that children are able to use their imagination and create things for themselves. This toy is a great way to encourage this. The kit comes with a [variety of body parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch) which allows a number of different combinations. The toy itself comes as a blank canvas in white which allows for the owner to run wild with the included paints and paint brush. This kit would be especially awesome for kids who have created their [own superhero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmansion) and want to see it actualized in a physical form with this build-your-own action figure set. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Toy Making:** The rise of DIY toy making is opening up opportunities for more personalized and creative toys. - **Customizable Action Figures:** The trend towards customizable action figures allows for more personalized and unique toys. - **Imagination-fueled Toys:** Toys like the build-your-own action figure set are encouraging children to use their imagination and create something unique. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can tap into the growing demand for more personalized and creative toys by offering more DIY toy-making options. - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry has the potential to disrupt the toy industry by allowing for the creation of personalized and unique toys at a low cost. - **Education:** The trend towards imagination-fueled toys can be harnessed by the education industry to encourage more creativity and hands-on learning in children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Buildable 3D Superhero Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set.md) - [Experiment-Based Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-lab.md) - [Custom Face Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tron-identity-program.md) - [Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funphix.md) - [3D Superhero Block-Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-spiderman-set.md) - [DIY Squishy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmers-squishies.md)